Sprint-Nextel Deal Could Impact Kirkland, Wash.-Based Nextel &lt;b&gt;...&lt;/b&gt; Dec. 11--A marriage of Nextel Communications and Sprint could mean significant change for Kirkland-based Nextel Partners as well. Sprint and Nextel Communications are reportedly close to a deal that would create the third-largest US wireless carrier. 
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